A Daughter Of Destiny (1928)
Alraune
Overview
Hanns Heinz Ewers' grim science-fiction novel Alraune has already been filmed twice when this version was assembled in 1928. In another of his "mad doctor" roles, Paul Wegener plays Professor Brinken, sociopathic scientist who combines the genes of an executed murderer with those of a prostitute. The result is a beautiful young woman named Alraune (Brigitte Helm), who is incapable of feeling any real emotions -- least of all guilt or regret. Upon attaining adulthood, Alraune sets about to seduce and destroy every male who crosses her path. Ultimately, Professor Brinken is hoist on his own petard when he falls hopelessly in love with Alraune himself. Alraune was remade in 1930, with Brigitte Helm repeating her role, and again in 1951, with Hildegarde Knef as the "heroine" and Erich von Stroheim as her misguided mentor.
Where to watch A Daughter Of Destiny
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What is A Daughter Of Destiny about?
Hanns Heinz Ewers' grim science-fiction novel Alraune has already been filmed twice when this version was assembled in 1928. In another of his "mad doctor" roles, Paul Wegener plays Professor Brinken, sociopathic scientist who combines the genes of an executed murderer with those of a prostitute. The result is a beautiful young woman named Alraune (Brigitte Helm), who is incapable of feeling any real emotions -- least of all guilt or regret. Upon attaining adulthood, Alraune sets about to seduce and destroy every male who crosses her path. Ultimately, Professor Brinken is hoist on his own petard when he falls hopelessly in love with Alraune himself. Alraune was remade in 1930, with Brigitte Helm repeating her role, and again in 1951, with Hildegarde Knef as the "heroine" and Erich von Stroheim as her misguided mentor. A Daughter Of Destiny is a Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror movie, released on 1928-01-25, runtime 131 minutes.
Is A Daughter Of Destiny worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Daughter Of Destiny 6.4 out of 10 from 24 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Daughter Of Destiny?
In the United States, A Daughter Of Destiny streams on OVID and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Henrik Galeen
Cast
- Brigitte Helm as Alraune ten Brinken
- Paul Wegener as Professor ten Brinken
- Iván Petrovich as Franz Braun
- Mia Pankau as Prostitute
- Valeska Gert as Girl in Alley
- Wolfgang Zilzer as Wölfchen
- Louis Ralph as Magician
- Hans Trautner as Trainer
- John Loder as Viscount
- Heinrich Schroth as Man in Bar
- Alexander Sascha as Man in Coupe
- Georg John as Mörder
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